Review on NTK Omaha GT 9x9 Foot Outdoor Dome Family Camping Tent - 5 Person, 100% Waterproof (2500mm) by Kevin Henry

We took the NTK Omaha GT 5 on our first flight in the last two weeks. All round perfection. Early summer in southwestern and eastern Oregon brought us a smorgasbord of torrential rain, hail, sleet, and sunny days well into the 1980s. No problem for Omaha, we kept it clean and dry. Opening the vents on the roof and the front and back doors let in a nice breeze and quickly cooled the tent on warm days. We also stayed at Malheur NWR where the mosquitoes were in full force. The mesh screen effectively kept them where they belong outside of the tent. The design of the tent did not disappoint. The bottom of the tent is made of thick, thick, waterproof material that will not leak and withstand the occasional impact of rocks, branches, pine cones, etc. For this I used a heavy-duty tarpaulin (12x9) under the tent. The tarp was the perfect size as it covered the bottom of the tent leaving a meter for the vestibule. The vestibule is a very nice feature of this tent. The flap can be set up with the supplied tent poles and protected from rain or sun. You can also just roll it up to create a larger opening to get in and out of. In the evening we fixed it so that the shoes and provisions stored in the anteroom stay dry and the wind does not blow into the tent. The 9x9 floor was very roomy for a queen size air mattress and extra outdoor space on all four. pages for storage. Although the Omaha is marketed as a five person tent I would say it is very comfortable for two adults but when you add extra people it gets cramped. The upper half of the left and right sides of the inner tent is made of mesh. the clothing. The front and back entrances have both a zippered mesh door and a solid fabric door. Each corner of the tent has a large mesh pocket. The mesh pocket lies partially on the floor. I would have preferred the pockets to be set a little higher so they don't touch the ground, but that's my personal preference. In the middle of the tent ceiling there is a hook for a small blanket. It's reinforced with a strap that goes over one of the tent poles, so you don't have to worry about the fabric of the tent tearing in the middle of the night... There are zippered holes on the front and back of the tent for tent the power supply. through the cable if necessary. It took me an average of 15 minutes to set up the tent and 20 minutes to take it down and fold it up to fit back in my bag for storage and portability. Choice of Omaha fabric color. Most of the tent is made of teal material that's finished in bright orange, and most of the large solar panels have an aluminum coating. I assume this is for thermal insulation and extra waterproofing. Either way, with this color scheme you won't lose your tent in the forest or when camping. Inside the tent is a large warning and disclaimer board stating: Never expose the tent to sunlight for more than 15 days at a time as this will change the texture and color of the fabric. If possible pitch the tent in the shade and use a sealant spray compatible with Scotchguard®. - Slight water ingress through the seams may occur, apply sealant to the swing lines [SIC] outside and inside the tent to avoid water ingress. a leak. When setting up the tent, try not to stretch it too much - Condensation may form inside your tent, this phenomenon is caused by water vapor from your body breathing and/or damp objects inside the tent. Avoid this by keeping the tent ventilated and not storing wet items inside. It's not a leak. - If possible, put your tent under some kind of canopy, tarp or shelter to protect it from the sun, rain and a better night's sleep. - Do not smoke, cook, make fire or use heat. by generating lightbulbs in your tent. Although the tent is flame retardant treated, it is still highly flammable and can cause accidents. And one more thing, see photo. We'll see how the Omaha holds up with the additional hikes, but so far so good!